In reaching this stage at Roland Garros, Murray not only becomes the first British man to do so since Bunny Austin in 1937, but is also now one of only 10 players in the ATP Open Era to have got to the final of all four Grand Slams.

The 29-year-old came into this tournament in perfect preparation, having defeated Djokovic in the Rome Masters final in a relatively straightforward 6-3 6-3 triumph also on clay, and has looked impressive this French Open too, particularly in the latter rounds.

Murray the most in-form player on ATP tour

Murray not only knocked out French home hope Richard Gasquet in the quarters but also toppled defending champion Stan Wawrinka in the semis, and the perfectionist was certainly happy with his performance.

“I’m extremely proud,” the Scotsman said after beating Wawrinka. “I never expected to reach the final here, I always struggled on the clay. I hope I can put on a good match on Sunday.

“To play at that level in the semis of the French Open is very pleasing. There was a lot of pressure there today.”